Kearny is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey with almost 37,000 permanent residents, and is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark. The town is largely known for its industrial complexes and factories, creating a population that skews predominantly blue collar. Despite a very minimal tourism industry, the area is known for a number of quality eating establishments, including many that specialize in traditional Brazilian cuisines.
This family-owned Brazilian eatery is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The ambiance is bright and simple, featuring large, cloth-covered tables, hardwood floors and a friendly wait staff ready to assist. Appetizers include fried yucca with bacon, mozzarella sticks and breaded calamari, while traditional salads feature ingredients such as olives, tomatoes and hearts of palm. Numerous steak, chicken and fish entrees are available in addition to specialties like shrimp in coconut milk or barbecue beef and pork skewers. Side orders of whipped beans and fried banana as well as authentic desserts like rice pudding, flan and serradura round out the menu. Take-out, delivery and private catering services are all available.
Brazilian Spices Restaurante & Churrascaria
141 Schuyler Ave.
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 998-5050
brazilianspices.com
Opened in May of 2005, this restaurant has a large dining area with rustic brick walls and hardwood floors as well as a sports bar and private party room that can accommodate up to 100 guests. Courteous wait staff is knowledgeable about Churrasco-style grilled meats and are eager to answer questions. Guests can enjoy starters such as shrimp in garlic sauce or Brazilian brand sausage with onions while sipping a glass of Brahma beer. Mouthwatering main courses include specialties like all-you-can-eat BBQ beef skewers, breaded steak, whipped beans with pork chops and eggs, grilled cod and filet of sole. Reservations are accepted. In addition, the restaurant has live music every day of the week and also features karaoke on Wednesdays.
Boi na Brasa
1-3 Merchant St.
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 522-1557?
boinabrasa.com
Patrons clamoring for delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue need search no further than this popular South American-style steakhouse. A spacious dining room features unobtrusive mahogany-colored walls and furniture, while a bar/lounge has happy hour and serves everything from cocktails to Brazilian beer. Live music, entertainment and dancing keep the atmosphere light, and guests can reserve the chef's table for special occasions. The property also contains a banquet room and professional catering staff for private parties, events and corporate functions. Seasoned cuts of chicken, ham, beef, pork, filet mignon and Brazilian sausage are slow-roasted over open fire grills and served alongside traditional Brazilian side dishes and salads. This restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week and for lunch on Sundays. In addition, on-site parking is ample.
Rio Rodizio-Union
2185 Route 22 West
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-9966
